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Genius Group Limited (NYSE American: GNS) regularly publishes news that reflects its role as a Bitcoin-first, AI-powered education group. Company updates highlight developments across its Genius City model, Genius School initiatives, Genius Resorts, Bitcoin Treasury strategy and capital markets activity. For investors and observers following GNS, the news flow provides insight into how the group is building its education ecosystem and managing its balance sheet.
Recent announcements have covered agreements to develop Genius School and Genius City in Bali in partnership with Nuanu Creative City, including the acquisition of a majority stake in ProEd Global School and a joint venture to create PT Genius City. News releases describe the design and expansion of Genius City Bali, including the appointment of Inspiral Architects and the planned Learning Hub, Living Hub and Student Hub. Additional updates detail the acquisition of Lighthouse Studios and its planned relaunch as Genius Studios, which will support the production of AI-powered educational content.
Genius Group’s news also addresses its Bitcoin Treasury operations, such as sales and purchases of Bitcoin, realized profits from treasury transactions and related debt reduction. The company has reported on its Bitcoin Loyalty Payment program for shareholders and on share buybacks executed under a board-approved mandate. Capital markets news includes its intention to pursue a dual listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and the appointment of legal advisors for this process.
Regulatory and legal developments are another recurring theme, including the filing of a class action complaint alleging market manipulation of GNS shares and updates on related legal strategies. Together, these news items provide a detailed picture of Genius Group’s operational projects, financial decisions and legal actions. Readers interested in GNS can use this page to review historical and ongoing announcements about the company’s education initiatives, Bitcoin-focused programs and corporate milestones.
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS), an AI-powered, Bitcoin-first education company, has expanded its Bitcoin holdings by 20% to 120 Bitcoin, purchased at an average price of $101,539 per bitcoin. The company has doubled its Bitcoin Treasury since May 22, 2025, following the stay of a Preliminary Injunction by the U.S. Court of Appeals.
The company has announced an ambitious target to increase its Bitcoin Treasury to 1,000 Bitcoin within six months. This strategy aligns with Genius Group's educational focus on AI, Bitcoin, and Community, which they refer to as the 'ABC's of the future'.
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS), an AI-powered, Bitcoin-first education company, has appointed Kevin Malone as Board Advisor. Malone, who serves as CEO and President of Malone Wealth, brings over 40 years of family experience in wealth management and expertise in fighting market manipulation.
Malone's appointment comes as Genius Group prepares to file a lawsuit regarding alleged market manipulation, including naked short selling and spoofing. He will provide expertise to the board and work with the company's legal team and data analysts. Notably, Malone has chosen to receive his compensation entirely in Genius Group shares to align with shareholder interests.
The appointment follows recent events where multiple brokerages allegedly removed the buy button on Genius Group shares, similar to incidents with other companies like GameStop. Malone, who founded the Malone Wealth Charitable Fund focused on financial education, aligns with Genius Group's mission of empowering humanity through education.
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS), an AI-powered education company, has announced its Board's approval of a distribution plan for future legal settlement proceeds. The company is pursuing two major legal cases with combined damages exceeding $1 billion.
The first case is a RICO complaint seeking $750 million in damages against LZGI International officers. The second is an upcoming lawsuit alleging naked short selling with damages initially calculated at $251.3-262.7 million for 2023, with potentially higher amounts for 2024-2025.
The Board has approved a 50/50 distribution plan for net proceeds: half will be distributed to shareholders as special dividends, and half will be used to purchase Bitcoin for the company's Treasury.
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS) announced that CEO and Founder Roger Hamilton has increased his stake in the company by purchasing 650,000 shares at an average price of $0.54 per share on June 23-24, 2025. This purchase increases his total shareholding by 10% to 7.5 million shares.
This investment follows Hamilton's previous financial commitments, including a $2.1 million interest-free loan in 2023, a $1.0 million equity purchase in January 2024, and two separate purchases of 500,000 shares each in October 2024 and January 2025. The company, which operates as an AI-powered education group with a Bitcoin-first treasury, recently received shareholder approval for up to a 20% share buyback.
Genius Group (NYSE: GNS), an AI-powered education company, has resumed Bitcoin purchases following a favorable U.S. Court of Appeals ruling. The company increased its Bitcoin Treasury by 40%, acquiring 24.5 Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 85.5 Bitcoin valued at $8.5 million (average price: $99,700 per Bitcoin).
GNS reaffirms its target of building a 1,000 Bitcoin Treasury, initially announced in November 2024. The company had accumulated 440 Bitcoin by February 2025 but was forced to sell most holdings due to a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction from February 14 to May 6, 2025. In response, GNS has filed an amended RICO suit for damages. The company plans to launch its Bitcoin Academy featuring Bitcoin experts like Saifedean Ammous by end of May 2025.
[ "Resumed Bitcoin purchases after favorable court ruling", "Increased Bitcoin Treasury by 40% to 85.5 BTC ($8.5 million)", "Launch of Bitcoin Academy with notable experts planned for May 2025", "Legal restrictions on Bitcoin purchases removed by Court of Appeals" ]Genius Group (NYSE: GNS) has filed an amended RICO lawsuit against Peter Ritz and Michael Moe of LZGI International, expanding the case to include two additional defendants, Michael Carter and John Clayton. The company is seeking $750 million in treble damages, up from their initial claim of $250 million in actual damages.
The lawsuit stems from alleged fraudulent activities that led to a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction against GNS, preventing the company from raising funds and buying Bitcoin. On May 6, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals granted a stay on the injunction, allowing GNS to resume normal operations. The company is now cooperating with LZGI shareholders in their separate class action and derivative lawsuits against LZGI, Ritz, and Moe.
Genius Group (NYSE: GNS) has reported that CEO Roger Hamilton's X (formerly Twitter) account (@rogerhamilton) has been compromised. Hackers posted unauthorized and false information about an alleged token launch by the company. The company strongly advises all investors, partners, and customers to disregard any posts or private messages from this account until official confirmation of recovery is provided through the company's verified accounts (@GeniusGroupLtd_ and @geniusacademyai).
Genius Group has contacted X to recover the account and has reported the incident to multiple law enforcement and regulatory agencies, including the Singapore Police, FBI, SEC, and NYSE. The company is pursuing legal action against the perpetrators and investigating potential connections between this incident and its ongoing legal matters.
Genius Group reported its 2024 financial results, showing a dramatic 303% increase in Net Asset Value to $79.4 million from $19.7 million in 2023. Despite facing legal challenges and a revenue decline to $7.9 million from $23.1 million, the AI-powered education company improved its balance sheet position with total assets rising to $101.0 million.
Key metrics include a student base of 5.8 million users, reduced operating loss of $30.1 million, and decreased operating expenses to $32.7 million. The company's 2025 guidance projects revenue of $10-13 million with positive EBITDA of $0.2-1.0 million.
Currently engaged in legal proceedings, including a RICO lawsuit seeking $450 million in damages and arbitration with Fatbrain AI, Genius Group has strategically reduced its Bitcoin holdings from 440 to 66 Bitcoin and relocated its treasury to Singapore. The company remains focused on defending shareholder interests while scaling its AI-powered education platform.